Is apple juice healthier than orange juice?

Apple juice

* Contains slightly fewer calories than orange juice (110 calories per cup vs. 112 calories per cup)

* Lower in sugar (24 grams per cup vs. 26 grams per cup)

* Higher in fiber (2.4 grams per cup vs. 0.9 grams per cup)

* Contains more vitamin C (10.4 milligrams per cup vs. 70 milligrams per cup)

* Contains more potassium (202 milligrams per cup vs. 181 milligrams per cup)

* Contains more iron (0.3 milligrams per cup vs. 0.1 milligrams per cup)

Orange juice

* Contains slightly more calories than apple juice (112 calories per cup vs. 110 calories per cup)

* Higher in sugar (26 grams per cup vs. 24 grams per cup)

* Lower in fiber (0.9 grams per cup vs. 2.4 grams per cup)

* Contains significantly more vitamin C (70 milligrams per cup vs. 10.4 milligrams per cup)

* Contains slightly less potassium (181 milligrams per cup vs. 202 milligrams per cup)

* Contains slightly less iron (0.1 milligrams per cup vs. 0.3 milligrams per cup)

Overall, apple juice may be a better choice for people who are watching their weight or blood sugar levels, or who are looking for a good source of fiber. Orange juice is a better choice for people who are looking for a good source of vitamin C.

It's important to note that both apple juice and orange juice are high in sugar, so they should be consumed in moderation. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar intake to 25 grams per day for women and 36 grams per day for men. A single cup of apple or orange juice contains about one-third of the recommended daily limit of sugar.